The Lakers’ playoff hopes have long been dashed, their legendary superstar guard officially called quits on the rest of the regular season just under two weeks ago, and the team was riding a four game losing streak (having dropped 11 of its last 15) coming into Sunday night.

So a 103-94 decision over Orlando was more oasis in the desert for the purple and gold than routine home win. And it was greatly helped along by Nick Young’s 26 points, three rebounds, and one assist off the bench.

Young, whose stints in the Nike Kobe 9 have maintained a spotlight presence for the hightop signature shoe in Kobe’s stead, chose a white/black/yellow edition to report for duty with the Lakers’ home white uniform.